ONCOLOGY PHARM TECH SPECIALIST

CO1000 H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Moffitt Cancer Center is hiring a Registered Pharmacy Technician to work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role includes processing prescriptions, assisting in patient care, and handling investigational medications and REMS programs.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and completion of a Pharmacy Technician program or licensure eligibility. Salary ranges from $22.74 to $34.68 per hour, with benefits and a focus on accurate records and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program or licensure eligibility per Florida statutes.
• 2 years as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) with experience in unit dose, pharmacy orders, inventory, REMS or investigational meds.
• Experience with pharmacy automation, EHR and pharmaceutical compounding procedures is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in patient care activities and prescription processing.
• Support inventory management, unit dose operations and REMS/Investigational meds handling.
• Prepare sterile IV medications following USP standards and hospital policy.
• Utilize computer systems for orders, records and reporting; communicate with patients and providers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Delegation

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Pharmacy Technician training

RPhT/RPT licensure eligibility

Associate's degree (optional)

Tools

Pharmacy automation software

Electronic health records (EHR)

Pharmacy wholesaler systems

Job description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary A registered pharmacy technician is someone other than a licensed pharmacist or pharmacy intern that performs pharmacy tasks and duties as delegated by a licensed pharmacist that do not fall within the purview of Florida Statue 465.003(13). All such delegated acts will be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist who is responsible for all such acts performed by persons under his or her supervision as outlined in Florida Statue 465.014. These supervised tasks and duties include but are not limited to: initiating or receiving communications with patient, provider, and/or team members to facilitate patient care for: refill authorization requests, assisting in patient appointment review, medical records review, insurance authorization review, processing of prescriptions, including investigational medications utilized in clinical trials in compliance with policies and procedures set forth by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and/or medications associated with Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategies (REMS). The Registered Pharmacy technician may also assist with compounding, preparation and distribution of pharmaceutical and investigational medications following USP standards and hospital policy, inventory stewardship, maintains records and creates reports required by law, and processing of documents required by the hospital.

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma/GED Must have graduated from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or have experience that qualifies them for licensure as outlined in Florida Statutes, Section 465.014 Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT/RPT) 2 years as a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) with a minimum of 2 years' experience with any combination of the following (1 year if Moffitt team member): internal experience may include the Moffitt Pharmacy Technician Trainee non-licensed experience) Unit dose, Pharmacy orders and inventory computer systems, and/or Investigational or REMS medication management and Pharmacy automation software systems, equipment and electronic health records (EHR) and Preparation of sterile intravenous medications, which may include hazardous and/or investigational medications used for the treatment of cancer with competent understanding of current USP clean room practices and GCP guidelines and/or inventory management of investigational/controlled/specialty medications Training Required: Microsoft Office Professional programs, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, etc. Pharmacy automation software and equipment and pharmacy wholesaler systems Effective processing, interdepartmental coordination, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and delegation with follow up skills. Ability to follow oral/written instructions and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Licensure (Other): Hazardous Drug Management Certificate Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Associate's degree in pharmacy management, business, medical assisting, communication, health information, accounting or finance

Salary Range $22.74 - $34.68 Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We seek candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

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